At the same time it’s all about what works for you and your fam. We went for a smaller house in a neighborhood we really wanted to be in.
If we didn’t go visit family for Sunday dinner here and there we’d rarely ever go beyond a two mile radius of our house. No need. We have everything we could possibly want.
We enjoy being within walking, or a short bike ride, distance from good restaurants/bars. And even more great selections just a short Lyft ride away.
Also I can’t stand sitting in traffic. I lose my mind even when the two mile drive to my office gets backed up. Couldn’t imagine spending 45 mins in a car even once a week.
But there are many who wouldn’t enjoy it as much and prefer to be deep in the burbs and a 5,000sqft house.
Nothing wrong with either. It’s all about where you and your family will be happiest.